Posted on September 4, 2011
We had a lovely family session on Saturday. Here is a one image sneak peek. I love what we came away with, working on the edits now and can’t get enough of how gorgeous the two children looks, stunning.
Posted on September 1, 2011
I just realised it’s been ages since I posted anything on the blog. I communicate so much on facebook that it feels like I came on here yesterday:) I am still not used to a year starting in September yet to me it feels like a new year since schools and everything start over again. Perfect time then also to reflect on how things are done, how to connect to my clients and fellow photogs.
This year I will be doing private lessons, one on one basis as there have just been too much requests for it. Since time is an issue it will take shape like a booking of a regular session time frame. To those waiting on your information packs they are almost done and will reach you next week. The Eid holiday’s threw out my schedule a tiny bit. To anyone else interested let me know, brunilda@brunilda.me.
So with that I’d like to share a family session I did in South Africa. This was taken at the botanical gardens. The garden is lush even though it was the middle of winter (yep it was hot enough this year for short sleeves). The grass is a tiny bit brown but I love it. I can’t wait to try the parks here when it gets a little bit cooler.
I love this family they were so much fun. A while back my mom told me there was a lady that recognised me as someone she worked with. Turns out it was this lovely lady and I recognised her face too, although I must confess I didnt get to the name right away (I think in pictures, was always handy in my job as auditor, but that is a whole other story). Anyway a million years later, after Price Waterhouse Coopers we met up again and this time I got to take pictures of her fabulous family.
It was fun walking around with them and explaining to the kids why I want to take pictures in a certain location, about light etc. I had a young photography enthusiast so it made it extra fun.
This year web blog posts will be done after the session, all edits and the order has been finalised so I get to share a lot and dont have to place a big logo on there. Here is a collage of our day:
Posted on June 21, 2011
We were so blessed to have two adorable boys come visit today. We were able to get those quintessential naked baby pictures, brothers being silly, cuddling mummy and just loads of adorable pictures. For this session, since we most probably won’t have the proof book ready before we leave I’ll put up a web gallery and send you your proof book to the UK.
Here is a sneak collage, enjoy.
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Posted on June 19, 2011
This session was planned long before it happened. We had a planning meeting, I got to see her fabulous paper craft and we started thinking of things to do for the session. I love research and searching through the internet and loved the preparation almost as much as the actual shoot. I remember sitting nights on end on pinterest, doing internet searches, I had some ideas and wanted to find some inspiration that will meet my ideas. I gave her such a long list of things to try to bring.
At long last the day arrived and she came with loads of stuff. Fun! We took some pictures with a natural feel (opened the glass doors) but since its very hot out there, those are not so much. Then we went on to hi key photos, then fun props. Background changes to black and vintage and even one of my favourite Denny’s backgrounds. We added some hats, and scarves. It was hard work as we tried to have different expressions, different ideas for the photos. Very happy with what we came away with.
Here are a few photos in a quick collage:
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And here is the video sneak peek. It’s a sneak of about half the images.
Variety session – Abu Dhabi Portrait Photography from Brunilda Monnig Roode on Vimeo.
What a fun custom session this was. We planned as much variety from expressions, to posing to background and lighting. The video has only half of the images, there are just as much not even shown yet:)
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Posted on June 16, 2011
For this session we did a white session and a black session separately to get the most of the kiddies. They were energetic, they kept me on my toes and they even got me to wear a butterfly fairy headband (for way longer than intended). After the session the children played in our playroom and almost did not want to go home:) I honestly should do a massive end of year party or something and invite all recent clients’ with small children then they can all get another chance to play with all the fun stuff that they invariably have too little time for:)
You’ll recognise the song for this week’s video sneak peek, it is “Smile” sung by Keegan Smith. It was specifically asked for. Hope you enjoy it.
Here is a few of the session. They are all so photogenic, its amazing.
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Enjoy your video sneak peek. I’ll upload your gallery tomorrow as requested and the proof book has already been ordered, if we’re lucky its here before you head out.
Just having fun from Brunilda Monnig Roode on Vimeo.
These three children made me laugh, they had fun, they ran around, all over the studio and I worked for my money, and loved every little bit of it. They are gorgeous, thanks so much for coming!
Posted on June 13, 2011
Every now and then I get a custom made session request, where lots of planning of poses, inspiration for what we will be going for is done, lots of emails or even a planning meeting. I usually suggest booking such a session about 2 months in advance. I absolutely adore these chances to really be as creative as possible and to do research, I love research!
This month I have been blessed to do two such sessions, the first was an Elizabeth Taylor inspired session and this time it was a portraiture session but with a editorial eye to variety from black and white work in studio to patterned backgrounds, we even used scarves, hats and even opened the glass doors for a few minutes at a time to get some of the outside nature.
Here is a super mini sneak peek of only 3 images. There is about 60 ir maybe even more for this particular session, I will let you know as soon as your preview video is ready.
The first is my favorite. Cuddle up its cold out there!
To make sure we weren’t too cold we braved and open door, withint 3 minutes or maybe even less we were so hot and the room started getting wet so immediately we closed up again. Who knew it was so humid already?
Last one for the sneak peek is so ladylike and I just love it! I really wish I could rock red lipstick like this gorgeous lady.
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Posted on June 3, 2011
We had so little time for this session and I will for sure repeat another session in September. It still was fun to see the girls enjoying themselves, doing cartwheels and running around. Miss I looks she alone is going to keep Mom in tip-top shape for a long time to come.
As most of you know I am not really a morning person so we opted for an afternoon session to try to deal with the heat. We would probably have had a little more time if we did the session at 6am and maybe next time I have a family session during summer I will do that, maybe stop by Starbucks on the way though:) I adore the golden colours of sunset best though so this was perfect.
Here is a quick collage of the girls:
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And here is some of the images in a video sneak peek (still having a problem with video resolution and colour vibrancy, will try to figure out what is up with that next week)
Late afternoon family fun from Brunilda Monnig Roode on Vimeo.
I adore these girls (and Mom and Dad of course). I’ve seen them grow up, best of friends with my own little ones. Hope you enjoy the video sneak, we’ll add some of I later on.
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Posted on June 2, 2011
I promised an amazing video sneak peek of this session and here it is! A week ago last Saturday these two girls was so kind to visit the studio. There’s not much to say except that wow! they looked fabulous.
Here is a gorgeous one of them together
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and here is the video (the proof book will have much more vibrant colours, somehow the video appears a little washed out on vimeo today):
Sisters and Smiles from Brunilda Monnig Roode on Vimeo.
A week ago I had two absolutely beautiful girls in studio. Since they are older we planned what to do together and that was a lovely experience. (sosorry the video on vimeo appears a bit washed out, the colours are so much more vibrant) – just wait for your proofbook!
Posted on May 31, 2011
This week end was very eventful with 3 sessions in one day. First a private on location in-door session with dramatic lighting effects, theme based on Elizabeth Taylor, then a mini maternity session and lastly a family session with my dearest friend and her family. I was running between sessions and absolutely loving the adrenaline. Such a variety in one day – I can’t belief how blessed I am.
We’ve been planning this family session since winter, actually since last year October and even though we are such close friends one thing led to another and we just never could manage to do the session sooner. At last we got to it, and its amazing what we came away with. I am currently still busy with other edits so, I’ve only been able to do 3 sneak peek edits so far. I was hoping for an outdoor session to play with editing. Gorgeous sunset and golden colours. I love late afternoon since I am a bit of a late starter and struggling to get up at 6h30 for shoots (which one would have to do these days if you want outdoor in the morning). Of course I am willing to set an alarm if anyone ever wanted to get up so early.
For this session we started after 6pm and had about an hour to get what we wanted before it was too dark. I’ll build on this session with some studio shots as well, so watch this space, later this month I’ll showcase the whole set of pictures. outdoor and indoor. For now, her is 3 sneaks.
Beautiful E, can’t belief how big she is getting.
Then the family – almost sunset (it was a little lighter out than the image looks, I did do a little creative editing.)
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Posted on May 19, 2011
I just finalised this family’s edits and had to share their video and a collage. Aren’t their laughter and love for each just contageous? Thanks agains for coming over. Your proofbook should be here soon!
3 Boys and a girl from Brunilda Monnig Roode on Vimeo.
This was such an energetic and fun session. Bright colours, lots of laughter. The photos just get you smiling. Enjoy your video.
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Posted on May 13, 2011
Your proof book is on its way to you, all the way in the UK, and by this time you’ve seen the gallery. I wanted to share one image I felt symbolised the whole session and also wanted to share the video.
Here is a video slideshow sneak of some of the images to share with friends. Enjoy your pictures!
5 Daughters from Brunilda Monnig Roode on Vimeo.
What a lovely session, father with his 5 daughters. I think he is very blessed to have 5 such beautiful daughter and I think he is going to be in serious trouble soon:) Thank you for visiting everyone!
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Posted on May 13, 2011
Your proof book is on its way to you, all the way in the UK, and by this time you’ve seen the gallery. I wanted to share one image I felt symbolised the whole session and also wanted to share the video.
Here is a video slideshow sneak of some of the images to share with friends. Enjoy your pictures!
Mother and daughter from Brunilda Monnig Roode on Vimeo.
Lovely session with a mother and daughter. I loved seeing the cameraderie and love for each other
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Posted on April 15, 2011
Hi there, here is a mini sneak peek for a session I had yesterday. What a change to have an adult mother and daughter in. You guys were great. Enjoy your travels back, your proofs will be sent to your home in the UK! Whatch out for your video sneak peek next week.
Here are two, one together and one of the beautiful daughter.
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Posted on April 2, 2011
I photographed this family with their energetic and gorgeously blonde boys a year ago. Last time was outside this time studio. I loved seeing how big they got! You are such a friendly and lovely family, thanks for visiting. Here is a family photo as preview as well as your video. Will let you know as soon as the proofs are ready.
Here is the video sneak peek.
Abu Dhabi Family Studio Session – Two boys full of smiles from Brunilda Monnig Roode on Vimeo.
A super fun family session in studio. I met this family last year and it was lovely meeting up again and seeing how big the boys got!
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Posted on March 26, 2011
This wonderful family visited Abu Dhabi during their recent vacation. I loved spending time with them and the two little boy were so super cute. Mommy was my interpreter as the boys could not understand me, but they still were so galant and friendly that we got some gorgeous pictures.
enjoy your full sneak peek, your proofs will be ordered tomorrow and I will upload a gallery somewhere withint the next two days. I am sure that the sunshine images will help ward off the coldish weather you have currently in Kazakhstan.
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